“I like to go places and enjoy the scenery at a relaxed place,” said bicyclist Peter Lieben.

Now there will be more opportunities for bicyclists like Lieben to explore their interest. Omaha’s B-Cycle Program is adding six bike kiosks in Council Bluffs.

The regional expansion called for a new name: Heartland B-Cycle.

Mayor Matt Walsh said these bicycles will put a new spin on healthy living and drive business to Council Bluffs.

“[It] also brings people to a location where grocers and restaurants and clothing retailers and other retailers actually prosper more,” said Walsh.

In addition to the Council Bluffs expansion, 14 new stations will be added to Omaha over the new few months, totaling 31 for the program. City leaders say bike sharing achieves many goals, most notably safety.

“The accident rate is about 10 times lower than other bike accident rates,” said Mayor Jean Stothert.

Stothert said she knows there’s work to be done, but soon the first members of the Active Living Advisory Committee will be named.

“This month, we will name the initial members of the committee. These volunteers will advise my administration and assist with the development and design, and promote all aspects of active living and complete streets,” said Stothert.